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Bacterial Vaginosis
Abnormal menstrual cycles and vaginal pH in teens may be precursor to bacterial vaginosis
February 2nd, 2006
Abnormal menstrual cycles and vaginal pH in teens may be a precursor to bacterial vaginosis. Researchers in England report, "Vaginal pH is related to hormonal status, and adolescents experience disturbed hormonal patterns following menarche. We assessed hormonal factors and risk of abnormal vaginal pH and bacterial vaginosis (BV) among adolescents attending genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics." "In a cross sectional study adolescents within 5 years of menarche, {{<=}}17 years, or with oligoamenorrhea were recruited. Vaginal pH and BV were assessed and among those not using hormonal contraceptives, estrone-3-glucuronide (E3G) and pregnanediol-3...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2006-02-02)
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